Thursday, November 12, 2015

Basic Skincare Routine for a Busy Life

Let's
face it, we don't all have hours to go through the perfect skincare
routine in the morning. I try to do my strict "cleanse, tone, treat,
moisturize, protect" regime daily, but find myself struggling to muster
up the time or the effort. If you're like me and strive for complexion
perfection, yet lack the discipline to do everything possible to achieve
said goal, read on for some cheats and helpful hints!

You
don't HAVE to follow a complicated routine to better your skin, but you
do have to wash your face! Like, seriously. "But I didn't wear makeup
today and I'm really tired"...NO! Your face is exposed to all sorts of
dirt, oil, and bacteria throughout the day. There really is no excuse.
If you find yourself strapped for time, you can use a facial cleansing wipe,
but remember to rinse afterwards to prevent any preservatives from
drying your skin out. If you want to eliminate toning your face after
washing it, try a cleanser that is pH balanced, likeiS Clinical Cleansing Complex.
Whatever you do, don't use a wash cloth. Wash cloths are the worst!
They usually irritate the skin with their rough texture...and don't even
get me started on their "cleanliness". Even if they come straight from
your washer/cabinet/whatever, they are FULL of bacteria after the first
few minutes of being in your bathroom. After they get wet? FORGET ABOUT
IT. Lose the wash cloth. I personally use theForeo Luna Mini because it's super hygienic, washes my face in a minute, and it softens my skin with minimal effort on my part.

Speaking
of hygienic and bacteria, the best thing you can do for your skin,
besides washing it daily, is to change your pillow case regularly. Now
I'm not talking about once a month... I'm talking about once a week, AT
LEAST. Take it from me, I struggled with adult acne for quite some time
before I even made the connection that: Clean Pillow Case = Less
Bacteria on Face = Less Acne. And when you have less blemishes to treat,
you ultimately have more time to focus on important things like, "What
should I wear today?" or "I'm totally stopping for coffee this morning".

Another
thing that can prevent you from having to spend a ton of time on your
face: Drinking Water. When you stay hydrated, your skin thanks you.
Water ultimately plumps your skin up, which means the wrinkles fill in,
giving you an ageless appearance. In addition to this, adequate water
intake can also lead to a "glowing" appearance and less blemishes. As
I've mentioned before, less blemishes equals less time trying to
perfect! We're not talking about a glass or two a day. I mean REALLY
staying hydrated. Drinking water hydrates your skin, clears your
complexion, helps your brain function, and keeps you overall energized
and healthy. It's recommended that you drink half an ounce to an ounce
per pound that you weigh. (i.e. if you weigh 150 lbs, you'll need 75 to
150 oz of water. If you live in a hot climate and exercise frequently,
you'll need closer to 150 oz, whereas if you are in a colder climate and
tend to be more sedentary, 75 oz would suffice).

Now
if you do find the time to treat your face to some post-wash products,
be sure that your products are easily accessible! The average woman has
about a drawer and a half full of all kinds of skincare products, but
how many do they actually use? Clear the clutter
and line up your skincare products in the order that you (should) use
them. At least then, if you're feeling productive, you can utilize both
the time and the products that you have wisely. One thing I will tell
you not to skip is sunscreen. I don't care if it's going to be cloudy
all day... USE. YOUR. SUNSCREEN. Your skin will thank you by staying
youthful and healthy as your 20th birthday starts having its 10, 20 and
30 year anniversaries!

In
general, you should be giving your face the full pampering that it
deserves. (What with it being your biggest organ and all...) But if you
have to skimp, just remember these tips to increase your results while
minimizing your efforts.

Until Next Time!♥Kimberly

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you have any time saving tips that we did not mention? Maybe you've
tried a few of these out and want to let us know how they worked for
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